What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The UK’s most comfortable rail seat system ever tested – the new, British-made, 100% recyclable EcoSeat™ – has been unveiled at a demonstration launch event at the University of Huddersfield’s train simulator, with rail industry experts in attendance. The new commuter rail seat has been designed and developed by Beeston-based
Yorkshire Cancer Research is calling on people in South Leeds to join its Research Advisory Panel and become part of life-saving cancer research as it opens applications for this year’s funding round. The Research Advisory Panel plays a vital role in helping the charity review funding applications for cancer research
Leeds Dock kitchen, bar and event space, Fearns, has been announced as the location for the opening party for Compass Festival 2024, taking place on Friday 1 November 2024 from 6 to 8pm. The opening party also kicks off Compass Festival’s Leeds Sauce Week (1–8 November), a celebration of Leeds’
As Halloween approaches, The Escapologist at White Rose Shopping Centre is set to deliver an unforgettable October half-term full of chills, thrills, and family fun. With a perfect blend of spooky escapes for adults and magical adventures for children, this local favourite is pulling out all the stops to ensure
Development of Hunslet Moor House on Hunslet Hall Road continues apace and a Show Apartment is now available for people to visit and see what the Extra Care Apartments will look like. The new affordable housing is available to rent and will consist of 51 one-bedroom apartments and 12 two-bedroom
BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise, which owns and manages affordable homes in Beeston and Holbeck, has marked another year of achievement with powerful speeches from the Chair and Chief Executive at its Annual General Meeting. Addressing partners, stakeholders and customers, Unity Chair Abdul Hamid described the past year
The Vision of Cockburn Multi-academy Trust is ‘every child deserves an exceptional education’. Their vision is to create a group of exceptional schools that radically improve students’ life chances. They seek to widen their students’ aspirations; to reach destinations that are attainable and fulfilling. They work to raise attainment and
Marking its 20th edition this year, Light Night Leeds will feature large-scale projections, live street theatre and interactive installations that will incorporate some of city’s most recognisable locations. As well as the city centre, there are six installations south of the river this year in the South Bank Zone which
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy got language learning off to a flying start this academic year as they celebrated European Day of Languages on 26 September. Students have been engaging in the Spanish curriculum, celebrating the range and diversity of languages spoken throughout Europe and spoken in school. Year 10 student
Middleton Primary School (MPS) has welcomed its new headteacher, Sarah Tissiman, following the retirement of Samantha Williams. With 12 years of experience at Middleton Primary, Mrs Tissiman has demonstrated a commitment to both the children and the wider community. Expressing her enthusiasm for the role, Mrs Tissiman stated, “I am